OSM Importer

Introduction

Revit users, are you looking for a way to easily import OpenStreetMap 3D map data into your projects? Look no further than OSM Importer! This handy tool allows you to bring in geographical features, buildings, roads, railroads, bodies of water, and bridges from OpenStreetMap directly into Autodesk Revit. With the ability to model these elements accurately and efficiently, OSM Importer is a must-have plugin for architects, engineers, and designers working with Revit.

Features of OSM Importer

OSM Importer is a powerful tool that leverages OpenStreetMap data to generate 3D models within Revit. It utilizes elevation data from Geographical Survey Institute maps and ASTER datasets to ensure accurate representation of geographic features. The plugin supports the import of Nodes, Ways, and Relations, with each element assigned attribute information (Tag) to enable easy modeling within Revit.

Some key features of OSM Importer include:

• Modeling of buildings (Way tagged with Building)
• Modeling of roads (Way with Highway tag)
• Modeling of railroads (Railway-tagged Ways)
• Modeling of water bodies (Way with Water tag)
• Modeling of bridges (Way with Bridge tag)

Building Models with OSM Importer

When importing building data from OpenStreetMap using OSM Importer, each building is modeled based on the provided height information. Users have the option to generate buildings as in-place masses or as DirectShapes in the Mass or General Model category. If height information is not available, OSM Importer estimates the height based on the number of stories, assuming a standard 3 meters per story. This feature allows for quick and accurate modeling of buildings within Revit.

Road, Railroad, Water, and Bridge Models

In addition to buildings, OSM Importer also offers the ability to model roads, railroads, water bodies, and bridges imported from OpenStreetMap. Roads are modeled as in-place masses or as subcompartments of a terrain solid, depending on user preference. Railroads, water bodies, and bridges are similarly modeled to ensure accurate representation of these features in the Revit environment.

Conclusion

Overall, OSM Importer is a valuable plugin for Revit users who want to incorporate real-world geographic data into their projects. With its ability to import and model buildings, roads, railroads, water bodies, and bridges from OpenStreetMap, OSM Importer streamlines the design process and enhances the accuracy of project visualization. Whether you are working on urban planning, infrastructure development, or architectural design, OSM Importer offers a convenient solution for integrating real-world data into your Revit models.

Try OSM Importer today and experience the benefits of importing OpenStreetMap data directly into Autodesk Revit!